The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, has been canceled for the first time in its 42 years of existing.

According to a news release, the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Board of Directors voted to cancel the 43rd Annual show scheduled for October 20-22, 2020.

Organizers said “while the Expo staff has worked diligently over the past several months to put together an action plan that would enable a safe and successful show, it has become abundantly clear that we must change course. ” – you can read the complete news release below:

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Commissioner Jason Winters issued the following statement on the current COVID-19 cases in county offices:

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Chattooga County Magistrate Judge Tracy Maddux has tested positive COVID-19 and released the following statement:

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The Chattooga County Courthouse Annex has been closed.  The Chattooga County Tax Assessor’s Office, the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office and the Chattooga County Magistrate’s Office have all been closed after two county employee’s tested positive for COVID-19. 

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Early voting started on Monday of this week in the Chattooga County Republican Runoff Election, and according to the Chattooga County Registrars Office, voting has been brisk.

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Late last week, Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Summerville reported a part-time worker had tested positive for COVID-19.  However, a nursing facility in Dalton has seen a spike in cases over the past few days.

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SKY 21 TV has announced a Chattooga County Republican Political Debate has been scheduled. The debate will air August 3rd on Charter / Spectrum cable Channel 5, and over air channel 21.1. The exact time will be announced later.

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Chattooga County’s unemployment rate improved from May to June, according to numbers released by the Georgia Department of Labor on Thursday.

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A hearing on an emergency request by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to stop Atlanta from enforcing its mask mandate other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic while the lawsuit is pending was canceled Tuesday after judges recused themselves. The case has been reassigned and the hearing is now set for July 28.

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The Georgia Board of Education met Thursday in a closely watched session but ultimately adjourned without taking major action that would affect the impending start of the school year across the state.

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